This site is for parents in Ashland, Oregon and beyond. Making the decision of whether or not to immunize is a huge responsibility and we believe it’s most important you make an informed choice. Whatever your current views are on vaccines, this site is designed to serve as a resource for you.

There’s a lot of misinformation about vaccines. We help you sort out what’s credible and what’s not. And we are here to answer your questions.

Ashland Oregon Immunization Statistics

Ashland, Oregon has the highest rate of immunization exemptions in the state. To protect our children against a measles outbreak, 93–95% coverage is needed. Ashland falls below that coverage. View Ashland Statistics

1918 Flu 100th Year Anniversary

The 1918 influenza pandemic is remembered for the massive loss of life it caused.

Conservative estimates suggest there were 20-50 million victims while other estimates go as high as 100 million. That was 3-6% of the world’s population at the time.

Many people in our community support immunizations. We thank you for taking the time to read about the importance of vaccines. We have worked hard to create a thorough and comprehensive website where you will find a lot of thorough, scientifically-based information.

"Around the same time I was researching vaccinations, the actress Jenny McCarthy was widely promoting her book about her son, her choice not to vaccinate, and autism. I was convinced not to vaccinate my daughters anymore..."
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“When my daughter was about 1 year old, there was a lot of discussion in the media about the safety and potential side effects of vaccines. I became concerned and decided to learn more about the pros and cons of vaccines...”
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